![]() HanukkahĪ festival celebrating liberation from oppression, freedom of worship, and finding light in the darkest of times. The day marking the end and the beginning of the annual Torah reading cycle. Literally the “8th day of assembly,” this holiday marks the end of Sukkot with an annual prayer for rain. SukkotĪ celebration of the fall harvest, this holiday also commemorates the time when the Hebrews dwelt in the Sinai wilderness on their way to the Promised Land. A day devoted to self–examination, and the chance to begin the New Year with a clean slate. The Jewish Day of Atonement-the most solemn day of the Jewish year. ![]() The Jewish New Year-a holiday observed with festive meals and a day spent in prayer or quiet meditation. The day of rest and weekly observance of God’s completion of creation. Still have questions? Contact our Jewish Life department. We also invite you to join us for our many celebrations throughout the year! We welcome you to learn more about significant holidays and observations of the Jewish calendar. We also honor the moments, experiences, and values we hold in fresh, but powerful ways. We remember, we re-enact, and we retain the light for generations to come. ![]() We gather as family and community to give thanks, offer respect, and stay connected to the ancient and modern traditions that shape Jewish life and identity. Koret Taube Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood.
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